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Recipes to Boost Iron Levels pages 10-11

Self Care

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The ULTIMATE Spring Cleaning Checklist Spring is the perfect time to clear out unused items and give forgotten corners a good scrub. However, setting out to clean your entire house can be a challenging task that requires patience and organization.

To help you reach every nook and cranny, consider this handy checklist from the experts at Best Pick Reports.

KITCHEN As one of the most used rooms in the home, the kitchen builds up a lot of dirt and grime. If you cook regularly, your kitchen is ground zero for all sorts of messes. In addition to wayward crumbs that could attract pests, you have to contend with bacteria that can cause illness and accumulated grease.

1. Service Major Appliances: Spring is an opportune time to deal with any issues you may have been putting off, including having major appliances serviced. For example, if your fridge makes excessive noise or wavers in temperature or your oven heats unevenly, it’s important to have a home services professional take a look and provide an expert opinion that can save you money in the long run.

2. Clear Out Cabinets: Spring cleaning is the perfect time to get rid of things you don’t need. In the case of your kitchen, that means taking a thorough inventory of the cabinets and pantry.

HighroadsLiving.com Be sure to check expiration dates on every package. While it may be OK to use some dry goods a short time past the printed “best by” date, you should get rid of anything that’s more than a year expired. This is also a perfect time to clear out items you’ll never eat, like gifted condiments or candies. You can donate anything non-perishable that’s still within its “best by” date to your local food bank.

BATHROOM Most people clean their bathrooms regularly since this room can pose serious bacteria risks. However, your annual deep cleaning is the perfect time to address issues that aren’t visible to the naked eye or have fallen by the wayside.

1. Clear Pipes: Plumbing professionals recommend you get your pipes checked regularly to prevent clogs. Spring cleaning is a great opportunity to hire an expert to tackle slow-moving drains and give your plumbing its annual checkup. This is especially important if you live in an area that reaches freezing temperatures, as your pipes may have been affected during the winter.

2. Eliminate Grime: If you have hard water, you may notice a buildup of lime or mineral deposits in your shower or sink. There are several grime-fighting products you can pick up at the store to make your metal fixtures shine once more. For tougher stains, such as those under the toilet bowl lip, you can use gel or scrub with a pumice stick.

CLOSETS For many people, the closet is a place to store items you don’t quite know what to do with. In some cases, closet clutter can get so bad you may even forget things, only to be surprised when they resurface months or years later.

The spirit of spring cleaning may compel you to roll up your sleeves and start on projects you’ve been procrastinating tackling. Consider putting closet reorganization at the top of that list.

Volume 11 • Issue 2 - Highroads Living 3 FORGOTTEN SPACES Deep cleaning areas of your house you regularly use is great, but you also need to give some TLC to the spaces you rarely think about.

1. Assess the Attic: If you have an attic space, now is the time to go through any boxes and determine what you can part with. While you’re up there, be on the lookout for any signs that pests have made your attic their home, such as: * Destroyed insulation * Nesting * Excrement Be sure to call in a professional if you find any sign of pests.

2. Assess the Basement: Your basement deserves similar treatment.

In the subterranean areas, you’ll also want to keep an eye out for water damage. Basements are at risk of flooding, which can lead to mold and mildew. If you notice signs of mold, make sure to call a professional for safe removal Now is the time to get your spring cleaning checked off so you can enjoy the beautiful weather. If you need a professional for any of these services or findings from your cleaning, check out bestpickreports.com and fivestarrated.com for experts in your neighborhood.

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1. Sort Clothing: Before you can properly reorganize, you need to see what you have. Start by separating items into piles: * Warm weather clothes and accessories * Cold weather clothes and accessories * Clothes and accessories you haven’t worn for a year or more To make room in your closet, donate items you no longer wear. If you have more clutter than you know what to do with, there are professional organizers who can help you sort items, designate storage areas and label containers. They’re also skilled at nudging clients to be honest about whether it makes sense to keep a particular article of clothing or not.

2. Store Seasonal Items: When you’ve let go of possessions you aren’t actually using, you’re typically left with two piles. The first is items you can wear in current weather and the second is items appropriate for a different season.

You can store this season’s items in your closet and store winter clothes somewhere out of the way, such as under the bed, on high closet shelves or in outdoor storage. If you have the right tools, you can also vacuum seal seasonal items for additional space.

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YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS

Screening is the number one way you can prevent colon cancer and rectal cancer.

COLORECTAL CANCER – #2 CAUSE OF CANCER DEATHS IN US

Recent research has shown a trend of higher incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer in younger adults. As a result, screening is now recommended to begin at age 45 instead of 50, and earlier if your family has a history of this disease, says the US Preventive Services Task Force.

“The majority of colorectal cancers develop from polyps,” says Dr. Michael Nerney, Erlanger Western Carolina’s (EWCH’s) boardcertified general surgeon.

“Identifying polyps at an early stage is key, when a simple outpatient colonoscopy could reveal them and allow for their removal – ideally before the development of colorectal cancer, and, ultimately, death.”

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The most common symptom of polyps is no symptom. However, colorectal cancer symptoms are often marked by a change in bowel habits, blood in or on your stool, diarrhea or constipation, abdominal cramps that won’t go away, and losing weight for an unknown reason. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your doctor today.

SCREENING SAVES LIVES During a standard colonoscopy, patients are typically sedated and the rectum and colon are then examined using a flexible, lighted tube called a colonoscope. Polyps can be removed during the procedure, if found.

THE BOTTOM LINE “Screening makes a difference, and it should not be delayed,” Dr. Nerney says. “It is also important to know your family’s medical history and discuss any

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cases of colon cancer or polyps with all physicians you see. Screening may be recommended before age 45 and more often for patients with a strong family history of colorectal or other types of cancer.”

Leading a healthy lifestyle to help keep your colon healthy also helps, says Dr. Nerney. Eating a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans can help keep you on the right track. Limiting fast and processed foods, getting regular physical activity, avoiding smoking and alcohol, should also be part of your routine.

IF YOU HAVEN’T TALKED TO YOUR DOCTOR YET ABOUT A COLONOSCOPY, DO IT TODAY! Dr. Nerney’s office is conveniently located on the EWCH campus, in the medical office building at 145 Medical Park Lane, Suite I. Patients can call 828-8377708 to schedule an appointment for a colonoscopy screening or consult for a variety of routine to complex surgical procedures.

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How you can help find a cure for Parkinson’s Did you know, whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can make a difference in the future of brain health? Michael J. Fox, award-winning actor, author and founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), who himself has lived with the disease since 1991 at age 29, has issued a call to action - seeking 100,000 individuals both with and without Parkinson’s to participate in the expansion of an unprecedented scientific study.

The Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), first launched by MJFF in 2010, aims to rewrite the future of Parkinson’s disease, and brain health in general. And the more people who take part in the study, the better: More data gathered from over 100,000 volunteers globally will help improve researchers’ ability to predict who’s at risk for Parkinson’s, who gets the disease, who doesn’t and why. This seismic expansion of the study will accelerate the kind of breakthroughs that can lead to a cure - and you can be part of it.

The growing prevalence of Parkinson’s disease Today there are an estimated six million people worldwide living with Parkinson’s disease, including one million in the

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U.S., and that number is expected to double by 2040. If you know anyone who has Parkinson’s, or other brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s, you may be aware how devastating the effects can be.

While monetary donations toward MJFF’s aggressively funded and highly targeted research programs are always appreciated, donating your time to this study - regardless of whether you have a connection to Parkinson’s - has the potential to more directly contribute to the “holy grail” of medical research: developing a cure.

PPMI: The study that could change everything scientists know about brain disease So far, PPMI scientists have studied the test results and brain scans of 1,400 people with and without Parkinson’s disease at more than 50 clinical sites across 12 countries to discover patterns related to the development of the disease. Study participants have contributed so much data already - from online questionnaires, clinical exams, to wearable tools - that if the PPMI data were printed, it would reach to the moon and back (over 225,000 miles!).

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Even if you have no known history of brain disease, you can still contribute by participating as a control volunteer.

Your participation will make a difference With your help, PPMI has the power to bring the research field one step closer to finding a cure, living out the vision Michael J. Fox hoped for when starting the Michael J. Fox Foundation: a future without Parkinson’s disease.

“When the Foundation started in 2000, we set out to change the game on how Parkinson’s research gets done,”said Michael J. Fox. “Two decades later, I’m proud that we have continued to meet this challenge and have become more than just a research organization, but a space where patients bring their wisdom and energy. PPMI’s expansion is about getting this done, curing Parkinson’s, boiling down to a biomarker that we can identify early on and prevent the disease from ever impacting another family.”

Find out how you can get involved in helping researchers develop a cure for Parkinson’s disease by visiting PPMIOnline.org.

“The large-scale expansion of PPMI promises to change our understanding of Parkinson’s and enable the development of new therapeutics,” said PPMI’s principal investigator Ken Marek, MD, scientific advisor to The Michael J. Fox Foundation and president and senior scientist of the Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders. “PPMI data will provide researchers tools to uncover key biological and clinical changes that occur both once Parkinson’s disease has begun, and more importantly even before symptoms arise, with the ultimate goal of disease prevention.”

Who can participate?

Anyone over age 18 in the U.S. can participate through the study’s online platform, and some volunteers will be invited to enroll in person at a site near them. The valuable data collected online (with multiple measures in place to safeguard your data and keep your identity private) will complement the rich data and biological samples contributed at in-clinic visits.

While anyone can participate, researchers are looking for volunteers who: • Have a close family member with Parkinson’s (parents, brother or sister, or child with Parkinson’s) and are over age 60 • Act out your dreams while asleep • Have a known genetic mutation linked to Parkinson’s disease (especially in people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent) • Are a veteran • Are a man over 60 years old - men are especially needed to join PPMI, as historically Parkinson’s skews more male

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Women’s Health Program + Physical Therapy Pro Motion Rehab now offers a Women’s Health Program providing therapy in a private, discrete and comfortable setting. Our therapists have been trained in pelvic health for women. While coordinating with the referring physician, our goal is to provide one-on-one care and education to help our patients achieve and improved quality of life, exceeding their expectations.

Pro Motion Rehab understands the musculoskeletal conditions many women face. These conditions can include pelvic floor disfunction, incontinence, pelvic pain, bowel/bladder dysfunction, organ prolapse

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and other postpartum or surgical issues. Whether these conditions are the result of pregnancy, childbirth, chronic constipation, surgery, trauma, aging or another cause, Physical Therapy has shown to be effective for many women.

WHAT PATIENTS SHOULD EXPECT • Prior to the initial evaluation, the therapist will review any notes provided by the physician.

• At the initial evaluation the patient will undergo a comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluation, reviewing the medical history, diagnosis and patient concerns.

• Based on the therapists findings and the physicians recommendations an individualized treatment plan will be developed and goals and the plan implementation will be discussed.

• Patient commitment and participation are an important key to successful therapy. Patients are provided with tools and knowledge to help achieve success.

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Fresh, Healthy Family Meals

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Marinated Skirt Steak Recipe courtesy of chef Nate Appleman on behalf of Abbott

Recipes to help boost iron levels, aid plasma donation recovery Chef Nate Appleman knows how important it is to serve healthy meals to your family - ones they actually want to eat.

Before having his first child, he transformed his eating and exercise habits and lost 85 pounds to get on a healthier path.

Now, he’s cooking meals for his family, including 14-year-old Oliver who was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease as a toddler - an inflammation of the blood vessels that can cause damage to coronary arteries - as a healthy lifestyle is important to help manage the disease. Since Oliver’s diagnosis, Appleman made it his personal mission to create awareness of Kawasaki Disease and for the critical need for plasma donations that many people with the disease rely on for treatment, which is why he partnered with Abbott to bring attention to the need for plasma donations.

Plasma is a powerful part of your blood that supports essential bodily functions. It’s a lifeline for thousands of people who are immune-compromised and live with a variety of chronic and complex diseases. In fact, more than 125,000 Americans rely on medication made from plasma every day, according to the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA).

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a serious shortage of plasma donors - average donations per center in the United States were down approximately 11% during the first few months of 2021 compared to the previous year, further deepening the nearly 20% decline in donations in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the PPTA. Donating plasma is a safe and relatively easy process. Since plasma is replaced in the body within about 24 hours, it can be donated up to twice per week. With a donation that typically takes between 1-3 hours, you can make a lasting impact by providing lifesaving medicine for patients like Oliver.

It’s a good idea to fuel up with iron-rich foods before and after donating, so Appleman created these fresh, nutritious recipes he loves to serve his family: Marinated Skirt Steak, Lemon Chicken with Roasted Red Onions and Potatoes, and Cheesy Frittata with Veggies.

Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup fish sauce 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons raw sugar 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 lime, juice only 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small Thai bird chile or serrano chile, chopped 1/4 head finely shaved green cabbage 1/4 head finely shaved purple cabbage 2 carrots, thinly julienned Skirt steak: 1 1/2 pounds trimmed skirt steak 1/2 cup coconut milk 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons sriracha salt, to taste 3 cups cooked brown rice 1/2 cup crushed peanuts 1 lime, quartered, for garnish - To make vinaigrette: In large bowl, mix oil, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, water, sugar, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and chile. Toss cabbage and carrots in vinaigrette; refrigerate until ready to serve.

- To make skirt steak: Marinate steak in coconut milk, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, sriracha and salt, to taste, at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.

- Heat grill to high.

- Grill 3-4 minutes each side until medium rare.

- Let rest 3 minutes.

- Thinly slice steaks against grain and serve with vinaigrette, rice and crushed peanuts; garnish with lime wedges.

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Lemon Chicken with Roasted Red Onions and Potatoes Recipe courtesy of chef Nate Appleman on behalf of Abbott

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TheGymGA.com - To make lemon chicken: Marinate chicken in mixture of minced garlic, granulated garlic, paprika, smoked paprika, fennel pollen, dried oregano, coriander and salt; let sit overnight.

- To make potatoes: Boil potatoes in heavily salted water until tender. Cool, peel and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Toss with oil to coat; reserve.

- To make cauliflower: Cut cauliflower into florets and blanch in salted water 1 minute; shock in ice bath. Remove from ice and dry. Toss with mayonnaise, tamari and parsley; reserve.

- To make roasted onions: Preheat oven to 450 F. Peel onion and slice into 1-inch rings. Toss with salt and oil; roast until slightly caramelized with texture. Chill and reserve.

- Preheat oven to 450 F. - Bake chicken on sheet pan approximately 15 minutes. Add potatoes and cauliflower. Bake approximately 15 minutes then switch oven to broil approximately 10 minutes.

- Squeeze lemon over reserved onion.

- When chicken is crispy and reaches internal temperature of 165 F, remove from oven and add onions and olives. Plate chicken, potatoes, onions, olives and cauliflower on top of arugula and garnish with lemon.

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Refresh your outdoor space with these 5 tips

Over the last few years, you’ve likely spent more time at home than ever before. As a result, you’re more conscious of how you use your space and how design can impact your comfort and ease. To give you a bit more variety beyond your home’s walls, consider redesigning your outdoor spaces to create a haven for recreation and relaxation. Best of all, outdoor spaces add value to your home if you plan to sell.

If you need ideas on how to revamp your outdoor spaces, consider these top five outdoor design trends. Get inspired and create your own outdoor oasis.

1. FUNCTIONALITY Homeowners are prioritizing day-to-day use of their outdoor spaces instead of entertaining, driving a need for functionality.

Practical elements like lighting and audio technology can elevate the outdoor space. Other features like shade structures, privacy walls and screens, built-in barbecue grills and Wi-Fi allow you to use the space for working, relaxing, cooking and more.

2. DEFINED ROOMS Whether it’s an outdoor kitchen, office or living room, homeowners are leaning toward more efficient, defined outdoor spaces. Homeowners want to use outdoor living on a day-to-day basis to unwind, connect with nature and take advantage of the health and well-being benefits the outdoors provide. Having an outdoor office can increase your productivity while decreasing stress as you enjoy the greenery and fresh air. Adding an outdoor kitchen may inspire you to make dishes using herbs and veggies you’ve grown in your garden, and an outdoor living room can help you bring the family together at the end of the school and workday.

3. MONOCHROMATIC COLORS WITH ACCENTS While lighter, tone-on-tone color palettes remain popular, accent colors and accessories are on the rise. Using cool, monochromatic tones with choice accent colors can create a brighter or contrasting outdoor living space. Jetset, Belgard’s 2022 Color of the Year, is a true blue that is the perfect pop of color to enhance any color palette. “Jetset is a much-needed dose of liveliness and joy,” said Joe Raboine, director of residential hardscapes at Belgard. “It represents the excitement of a new year and the readiness to do more, be more and live more.”

4. MODULAR DESIGN AND GEOMETRIC PATTERNS Another popular trend is modular, geometric standard patterns composed of clean lines and simple formats. Simple patterns create a modern, uncluttered aesthetic that emphasizes furniture or other focal points in the space. Large format patterns and pavers also lend themselves to this style, allowing for more efficient installation.

5. ENTANGLED DESIGN As people blend their outdoor spaces to serve as extensions of their homes, many are focusing on entangled design, which combines the surrounding landscape with the hardscape design. Fractured edges with no defined break, natural stone transitions and irregular edges blended with boulders, grass and aggregate create a more natural, organic look that enhances design continuity. To increase the depth of greens, grays and other neutral tones associated with entangled, biophilic design, consider using Jetset as the accent color for your outdoor spaces.

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Established 42 year Community medical practice that offers many services. Variety of Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and Assistant Payment programs available. chatugefp.org See pg 6

Providing whole person care by integrating primary care and behavioral health at one location, during one visit. Our services encompass individualized treatment, health education, and community assistance from a team of providers that include physicians, nurses, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), community health workers, and peer support specialists. M-F | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm amchc.org See pg 16

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We want you to keep your teeth happy & healthy for a lifetime. Services include braces to implants. Open 8am-5pm daily. mimsfamilydentistry.com See pg 7

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You will feel right at home here where our state-of-the-art facilities feature advanced cardiovascular, stabilization and strength stimulating technology to provide the greatest impact for accelerated recovery and relief from pain. promotionrehab.com See pg 9

ROBBINSVILLE Tallulah Community Health Center 409 Tallulah Rd. 828-479-6434 Providing whole person care by integrating primary care and behavioral health at one location, during one visit. Our services encompass individualized treatment, health education, and community assistance from a team of providers that include physicians, nurses, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), community health workers, and peer support specialists. M-F| 7 am - 6 pm amchc.org See pg 16

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Skilled Nursing Facility providing rehabilitation, long term care, respite care, Alzheimer’s and dementia secured care. Clay County Care Center is a place to get better, a place for living. centers.consulatehealthcare.com See pg 8

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Self Care

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veryone gets stressed at times, and unfortunately, the past few years have brought an extra, significant stressor to us in COVID 19.

It is important to remember that in order to be able to be able to take care of others we also have to be taking care of ourselves, which includes self-care.

It is very easy to get caught up in all of the responsibilities and daily tasks that have to be done each day. However, when those things start to build up, it can become overwhelming.

SOME IDEAS FOR SELF-CARE: - going on a walk - taking a bath - reading a book - listening to music/watching television that is not geared around kids - going on a drive alone - writing in a journal, going to lunch with a friend - going on a date with your spouse - getting good sleep - eating nutritious meals - exercise, going on a drive by yourself - getting a massage - getting your nails done - going on a hike, etc.

There is often a misconception that it is best to just push through and get everything done while pushing self-care to the side. People often push selfcare to the side due to focusing on all the things that need to be done for the kids, their spouse, at work, at home, etc.

The problem with putting self-care to the side is that oftentimes the stress begins to build up which can then lead to people becoming overly stressed, becoming more irritable, having an increase in mental health symptoms, etc.

In regards to self-care, it is imperative to make sure you are doing things you enjoy. For example, if

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Self-care does not have to be something that takes long periods of time. Sometimes people may treat their ride to work as part of their self-care time or taking a bath as part of their self-care time.

When people are busy and caring for others that self-care time often seems limited so it is often about acknowledging those little times that you have during the day that can then add up.

Even being able to acknowledge the small things we are able to do for self-care can help decrease mental health symptoms.

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